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ROUNDUP: Key energy and environment votes in parliament

MEPs waved through a raft of energy and environment files in Strasbourg this week during the last European Parliament plenary session before elections in June.

Economy

Euroviews. Why EU trade policy and climate are running into the sand

As it finesses its strategy on trade, the EU needs to think how to moderate its sustainability agenda, which is proving too much for its trading partners to swallow, John Clarke writes.

Culture news

Earth Day: David Bowie featuring Mother Nature - What is Sounds Right?

Mother Nature is now recognised as an official artist with her own profile on major streaming platforms. It's all part of the initiative Sounds Right, which has been launched by The Museum for the United Nations.

Green News

How green are parties' manifestos vying in the European election?

Some political forces present concrete pledges while others offer general commitments to preserve the environment, keep up with the energy transition and tackle chemical and plastic pollution.

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Climate Now

What’s the state of the European climate today?

In partnership with Copernicus

More devastating wildfires and scorching temperatures, but also more rain and flooding. We asked experts to weigh in on the state of Europe's climate today, and how we can adapt to rapid changes.

Green News

Use of harmful chemicals growing, agencies find

New joint-assessment puts the spotlight on chemical pollution while NGOs urge EU officials to tackle the issue in the upcoming mandate.

Design

Manifesta 15 Barcelona to look at urgent social issues through art

Manifesta 15 Barcelona looks at how art and architecture can address pressing concerns like climate change, social injustice and economic inequality. The festival, which has toured European cities over the past 30 years, is intended to prompt debate about urgent global issues.

Culture news

Billie Eilish's new album: What is eco-friendly vinyl?

Billie Eilish has shared details of her new album ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft’, as well as the eco-friendly vinyl practices she’ll be adopting for the release of her third LP. Can it represent a step forward in more environmentally conscious practices in the music industry?

Green News

Greta Thunberg detained at climate change protest in The Hague

Police have detained the Swedish climate activist and dozens of others during what they said was a banned protest.

Scenes

Watch: Sailcargo Inc. making waves in the shipping industry in Costa Rica

In partnership with Media City

It's all hands on deck as Sailcargo Inc. helps move shipbuilding towards a sustainable future.

Nature

Could reforestation actually be causing the earth to heat up?

Scientists have found that planting trees in inappropriate locations can do more harm than good to the climate.

Green News

Member states back exempting shipping from EU microplastic rules

Environment ministers argue that responsibility should fall under the scope of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

Scenes

WATCH: Kenyan 10-year-old tackling climate change by planting trees

In partnership with Media City

At just ten years old, Karen Wanjiru Kimani has planted more than 30,000 trees and cleared tons of plastic pollution from her local environment.

World News

EU to revise Agricultural Policy in response to farmers protests

The proposals would reduce governmental control on EU farmers and give them more space to adapt to environmental-related laws.

Green News

ROUNDUP: Key energy and environment votes in parliament

Lawmakers backed a number of energy and environment files during the European Parliament plenary held in Strasbourg from March 11-14, with some legislative files ready for EU Council approval and others remaining in the pipeline for the next EU mandate.

Destinations

Europe dominates ranking of the world’s best sustainable beaches

From calm, family-friendly waters to top party destinations, travellers recommended these beaches for their sustainability efforts.

Germany

Musk criticises 'eco-terrorists' as fire breaks out in Tesla factory

An environmental group has published an open letter online claiming responsibility for a fire in a Tesla factory on Tuesday, which has since halted production.

Green News

Solar panel makers will have to pay for disposal under new EU rules

Legislative update follows ruling from the EU Court of Justice related to products marketed before 2012.

Green News

ROUNDUP: Key environment votes in parliament

Laws designed to reduce shipping waste disposals, restore ecosystems, increase accountability for polluters and to reinforce transparency in the wholesale energy market passed the European Parliament's 25-28 February plenary in Strasbourg. All legislative files have been forwarded to the EU Council.

Europe News

MEPs defy right-wing opposition and approve Nature Restoration Law

The European Parliament gave on Tuesday the green-light to the Nature Restoration Law, defying a conservative push to bring down the bill.